“The world was my oyster, but I used the wrong fork,” once quipped Irish satirist Oscar Wilde. Many business executives often have a sinking feeling that social faux pas are hurting their careers.

Just when we thought we did not have to have any more of those lengthy phone conversations, coronavirus has taken us back to the telephone and to talking directly to other people. We have become ...

Many companies already provide training on workplace etiquette to staffers – and some intend to join that trend in the near future, according to a survey recently released by Resume Builder. Resume ...

“Excuse Me — The Survival Guide to Modern Business Etiquette” by Rosanne J. Thomas (AMACOM, $21.95). While much of the book provides a “how-to” for those entering the business world, Chapter 3 on ...

Business etiquette is the polish that helps create respectful business environments and relationships. High standards of professional manners make interacting enjoyable and pleasant - with customers, ...

Gone are the days when business etiquette was all about having good table manners at lunch or not overdoing it at the holiday party (although those rules still matter too). But with the workplace ...

The word “etiquette” gets a bad rap. For one thing, it sounds stodgy and pretentious. And rules that are socially or morally prescribed seem intrusive to our sense of individuality and freedom. But ...

Mastering the nuances of professional etiquette is just as crucial as developing technical skills in today’s workplace. At the University of Dayton (UD), business students recently had the unique ...

DEAR PAM: Since returning to the office after working remotely for several years, I’ve noticed a degradation of business etiquette. For the benefit of those who may need a bit of a refresher, would ...

When a colleague, co-worker or business associate loses a family member, do you find yourself wondering what to do? Are you afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing? Often the result of uncertainty ...

As the CEO of Gift Baskets Overseas, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing first-hand the significant impact that thoughtful corporate gifting can have on international business relationships. In today ...